When Your Health, Income, and Future Are on the Line, Results Matter.
A serious injury can affect nearly every part of your life. Medical appointments replace ordinary routines. Bills arrive while your income may be interrupted. Insurance companies begin asking questions before you fully understand what happened, or what the injury will mean for your future.
Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys represents people injured because of another person’s or company’s negligence. We bring personal attention, thorough preparation, and trial-tested advocacy to serious injury claims throughout Abilene, West Central Texas, and surrounding communities.
Your injury is not just a claim number. It is your health, your financial stability, and your ability to move forward.
Start your case review. Call to schedule (325) 230-2751.
We Understand What Is at Stake
A Serious Injury Changes More Than Your Medical Records.
The consequences of an accident rarely end at the scene. You may be dealing with physical pain, emotional trauma, lost income, ongoing treatment, and uncertainty about whether you will be able to return to work or care for your family as you did before.
At the same time, an insurance company may be investigating the accident, evaluating your statements, and looking for reasons to reduce what it pays.
Before we talk about legal strategy, we listen: to what happened, how the injury has affected your life, and what you are most concerned about losing. Then we investigate the facts, identify the parties that may be responsible, and build a strategy around your specific circumstances.
Personal Attention. Serious Preparation. No Guesswork.
Every injury claim is different. A commercial truck collision may involve a driver, a trucking company, maintenance contractors, and multiple insurance policies. A premises-liability case may turn on what a property owner knew and when the danger should have been corrected. A catastrophic injury may require a careful assessment of medical needs that could continue for years.
We do not treat these cases as templates. Our work may include:
- Investigating how the injury occurred
- Preserving photographs, video, records, and other evidence
- Identifying every potentially responsible party
- Reviewing police reports, medical records, and witness accounts
- Examining available insurance coverage
- Consulting appropriate experts when a case requires it
- Documenting the full effect of the injury
- Negotiating from a position built on evidence
- Preparing the case for trial when a fair resolution cannot be reached
We do not promise outcomes we cannot control. We prepare thoroughly, tell clients the truth about their options, and build each case around the facts.
Experience That Helps Us Understand the Insurance Company’s Strategy
Lead attorney Jacob Blizzard previously worked in insurance defense, representing national insurance companies. That experience provides insight into how insurers investigate claims, evaluate injuries, dispute responsibility, and attempt to limit settlement amounts.
Today, our firm uses that perspective on behalf of injured people.
We understand that insurance adjusters may sound helpful while protecting the company’s financial interests. We know the arguments insurers commonly use, and the preparation required to answer those arguments with evidence.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Blizzard & Zimmerman represents clients in a range of serious accident and injury matters, including:
- Car accidents
- Commercial-truck and 18-wheeler accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Rideshare accidents involving Uber or Lyft
- Oilfield and industrial accidents
- Dangerous-property and premises-liability claims
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal-cord injuries
- Other catastrophic or life-altering injuries
This is not a complete list. If you were seriously injured and believe another person, business, or organization may be responsible, contact us to discuss what happened and what options may be available.
What Is a Personal Injury Claim?
A personal injury claim seeks to hold a person or company legally responsible for harm caused by negligence or other wrongful conduct.
Negligence does not necessarily mean someone intended to cause an injury or committed a crime. A person or business may be legally responsible when careless conduct, such as unsafe driving, failing to maintain a property, or disregarding a known danger, causes preventable harm.
Depending on the facts, an injury claim may seek compensation for losses such as:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Physical pain
- Mental anguish
- Physical impairment or disfigurement
- Property damage
- Other accident-related losses recognized by Texas law
The losses that may be pursued depend on the evidence and circumstances of the individual case.
The Insurance Company Has Already Started Protecting Its Interests
After an accident, an insurance representative may ask for a recorded statement, request access to medical information, or offer a quick settlement. These requests can come before you know the extent of your injuries or the cost of future treatment.
What you say, and what you agree to, may affect your claim.
You do not have to determine your legal options alone. Speaking with a personal injury attorney before giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement can help you understand what may be at stake.
Texas law also places deadlines on injury claims. The clock is ticking. Those deadlines can vary depending on how and where the injury occurred and who may be responsible. Acting promptly can make it easier to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and protect your ability to bring a claim.
What Should You Do After a Serious Accident?
Your health comes first. Seek appropriate medical care and follow your providers’ recommendations.
When possible, you should also:
- Keep photographs and videos from the accident scene
- Save medical bills, repair estimates, and related records
- Write down what you remember while the details are fresh
- Keep the names and contact information of witnesses
- Avoid posting details about the accident or your recovery on social media
- Speak with an attorney before providing a recorded insurance statement
- Avoid signing a settlement or release you do not fully understand
If you were unable to gather evidence because you required emergency care, do not assume that you no longer have a case. An attorney can help determine what evidence may still be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my personal injury case go to trial?
Many injury cases are resolved without a jury trial. Whether settlement is appropriate depends on the evidence, the seriousness of the injuries, the available insurance coverage, and whether the responsible parties are willing to negotiate fairly.
We prepare cases with trial in mind because strong preparation matters at every stage. If a fair resolution is not available, our attorneys are prepared to present the case in court.
Should I give the insurance company a recorded statement?
A recorded statement may later be used to question how the accident happened or challenge the nature of your injuries. Consider speaking with a lawyer before providing one, particularly when the request comes from another party’s insurance company.
What if I was partly responsible for the accident?
Partial responsibility does not always prevent an injured person from pursuing a Texas personal injury claim. The effect depends on the facts and how responsibility is allocated. An attorney can evaluate the evidence and explain how Texas law may apply.
How much is my personal injury claim worth?
There is no reliable one-size-fits-all calculation. The value of a claim may depend on the severity and duration of the injuries, medical expenses, time away from work, long-term limitations, available insurance coverage, and the strength of the evidence establishing responsibility.
We evaluate what the injury has already cost you and what it may continue to cost in the future.
Tell Us What Happened.
You may still be processing the accident. You do not need to have every document, know the identity of every responsible party, or understand the insurance process before contacting us.
Start by telling us what happened. We will listen, review the available information, and help you understand what options may be available.
Call Blizzard & Zimmerman Attorneys at (325) 230-2751 to start your case review.
Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
